Montenegro wants to accelerate high-speed rail and warns about those who “rush too much” in politics.

Nearing the end of his official visit to Japan, Luís Montenegro traveled the 500 kilometers separating Tokyo from Osaka on a high-speed train, completing the journey in just over two hours. “It is a train that reminds us of the importance of...

Today in the news: Montenegro delivers house check; Chega attracts the younger generation

Good morning! The Prime Minister’s income declaration to the Transparency Entity continues to make headlines, this time with the news that “Montenegro delivers Lisbon house cheque” five months after declaring the property’s acquisition, reports...

Sen. Welch, others congratulate North Macedonia on independence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) this week introduced a resolution congratulating the Republic of North Macedonia as they celebrate the 34th anniversary of...

Montenegro LNG Import Terminal Back on Drawing Board

Japan's Jera announced Thursday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Montenegro for developing an LNG import terminal and a gas-fired power plant in the country.

Montenegro’s road to the EU: Civil society’s role in turning ambition into reality

The EU Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) is the formal bridge between the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Montenegro’s social partners and civil society organisations (CSOs), tasked with monitoring...

Mount Athos Villages to Be Linked with Montenegro’s Niksic in New Religious Tourism Route

Tourism Marketing Advisor Maria Pappa (center) during het meetings in Montenegro. Photo source: Municipality of Aristotle Plans are underway to connect the Mount Athos villages of Halkidiki with Niksic, Montenegro’s second-largest city, in a...

AS Monaco Basket targets European Glory after star signing Mirotic

AS Monaco Basket has officially kicked off their 2025/2026 campaign, coming back with bold championship ambitions and a reinforced squad. The Roca Team, who fell agonisingly short in last season’s EuroLeague final, gathered at the Café de la...

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Published on 18/09/2025 - 11:23 GMT+2 •Updated 11:32 Romania's President Nicușor Dan recently claimed that judges in his country work significantly more than their counterparts in other European states. "Judges in Romania have worked two or three...

Montenegro begins an official visit to Japan today with a program in Tokyo.

After a two-day official visit to China, Luís Montenegro arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday evening, having traveled from the Macau Special Administrative Region. In Japan, the official agenda will commence with a meeting between the Prime Minister and...

Montenegro’s capital Podgorica preparing feasibility study for waste incinerator

Deponija, the utility in charge of waste management in Montenegro’s capital, launched a public call for the production of a feasibility study for the construction of a municipal waste incinerator within the territory of the city of Podgorica. The...

Explore the staggering beauty of Montenegro’s national parks

Montenegro may be famed for the beauty of its Adriatic coastline dotted with stunning beaches and coves, but even more treasures await you inland. Five national parks with distinctly different landscapes preserve the impeccable unspoiled scenery...

Montenegro hopes to join EU and euro in 2028, eyes bond sales

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Montenegro hopes to join the European Union and the euro zone in 2028, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic said on Tuesday, in what would mark some progress in the EU’s stalled eastward expansion. Spajic told reporters the small...

Montenegro and Trump said, “We see opportunities to strengthen ties.”

According to Luís Montenegro, Donald Trump expressed solidarity with Portugal following the tragic accident involving the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon, which resulted in 16 deaths and numerous injuries. “I spoke on the phone with President Donald...

Montenegro Eyes EU and Euro Zone Membership by 2028

FRANKFURT, Montenegro – Montenegro is hopeful of joining the European Union and the euro zone by 2028, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced on Tuesday. This ambition to progress comes as the EU seeks to integrate new members following the...

JERA signs MoU with Montenegro for LNG terminal

JERA Co. Inc. (JERA) and the government of Montenegro have jointly announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Gastech 2025, to explore the development of an LNG terminal and an associated gas-fired plant in the country....

U.S. Congress Members Call for Support of Montenegro’s EU Membership

Republican and Democratic congress members have introduced a resolution calling on U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to support Montenegro’s accession to the European Union, RFE reported. “We call on the President and...

EP Rapporteur on Serbia Tonino Picula: No Conditions for Free Elections, Social Polarization Is the Alternative

Interviewed by BTA, the European Parliament's rapporteur on Serbia, Croatian MEP Tonino Picula, said the only way for Serbia to emerge from its deepening crisis is to hold elections, but conditions for free and fair polls are currently lacking,...

Community champion to swim 33.3km in Montenegro to support West Wight centre

Centre manager Clare Griffin will swim the distance off the coast of Montenegro between October 3 and 6, hoping to raise at least £3,333. The distance is significant as it matches the 33.3km across the English Channel, and is part of the Ultra...

“If they are protesting against the end of wide-open doors: We disagree”

The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, announced that the government is set to introduce new regulations in October for the expedited expulsion of illegal immigrants. “I believe that we are in a position to share the new text with...

Marcelo meets today with the German President and visits Bürgerfest.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be formally welcomed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace in Berlin at 11:00 with a ceremony including national anthems, flag review, and salute. Following the reception,...